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Msc Online Conversion (Wolverhampton vs Sunderland)

I am considering these two online conversion courses, Wolverhampton and Sunderland. Both are relitively on the cheaper side. I haven't been able to find reviews of Sunderland, but I see that the reviews for Msc conversion course at Wolverhampton are quite mixed. Any input would be amazing. Thanks

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Sorry. Don't know how I missed this, but the conversion course in question is for Psychology

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by Mkb123
Sorry. Don't know how I missed this, but the conversion course in question is for Psychology

@Mkb123

I've just completed my MSc Psychology (conversion), but it was at Arden, may I recommend Coolican's 'Statistics and Research Methods in Psychology' it was invaluable.

For any provider check that the course is fully accredited by the British Psychological Society, and check their report from the Office for Students for an unbiased view.

Sunderland might be a bit chilly on the east coast

Marc
arden university student ambassador

Reply 3

Hi there,
Hope you are well!

Our online course at Sunderland is BPS accredited and you can review the course via MSc Psychology distance learning | University of Sunderland. Our online support team can be contacted if you wish to disucss the course further.

We also have our student ambassadors available to speak to if you wish to disucss what studying with Sunderland is like and gain an understanding of their perspectives: Chat to our students | The University of Sunderland

Hope this helps!
Katie

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by Mkb123
I am considering these two online conversion courses, Wolverhampton and Sunderland. Both are relitively on the cheaper side. I haven't been able to find reviews of Sunderland, but I see that the reviews for Msc conversion course at Wolverhampton are quite mixed. Any input would be amazing. Thanks

I hope I'm not too late. I'm a current online student with Wolverhampton and I would suggest you avoid them at all cost, this place is absolutely horrendous.

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by Vystopian
I hope I'm not too late. I'm a current online student with Wolverhampton and I would suggest you avoid them at all cost, this place is absolutely horrendous.

I am hesitating between Arden and Wolverhampton online Msc Psychology conversion course. Could you please tell your experience with Wolverhapmton?

Reply 6

I would strongly advise against enrolling at Wolverhampton based on my personal experience and the numerous similar accounts from other students online.

Here are the main issues:

Misleading Tutor Services: They advertise on-demand tutoring, but it is actually a "pastoral service" where staff are explicitly instructed not to provide academic assistance.

Unprofessional Administration: Staff can be highly unprofessional. In one documented case, a student was accidentally included in an email where staff were slandering her. My own positive experience ended the moment I needed their help.

Widespread Negative Reviews: There is a consistent pattern of complaints on sites like Trustpilot, resulting in a nearly 1-star rating.

High-Risk Gamble: The only reliable way to complete a program without issues seems to be by avoiding any and all contact with the school's administration, which is not a reasonable expectation.

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by Mkb123
I am considering these two online conversion courses, Wolverhampton and Sunderland. Both are relitively on the cheaper side. I haven't been able to find reviews of Sunderland, but I see that the reviews for Msc conversion course at Wolverhampton are quite mixed. Any input would be amazing. Thanks

Hi @Mkb123

Hope you're getting some answers that help you in your search for the right course! I'm not sure if you've considered BCU but it sounds like it could tick some of your boxes - here's some key info on our MSc Psychology Conversion Course if you are interested:

The course is an online course

Fully accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

This course has been designed for students wanting to pursue careers in chartered areas of psychology who need to gain the psychological background in order to gain accreditation by the BPS

The course cost is £10,820 for UK students

If you're a current BCU student, we offer a Graduate Scholarship

We have an Open Day coming up on 15 November, where you can find out lots of info about the course and chat to students

Let me know if you have any questions!
Abbie
BCU Rep

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